Pharynx

Pronunciation
/far-inx/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Pharynx
Plural
Pharynges

Definition

The muscular tube that connects the mouth to the esophagus in both insects and arachnids.

Etymology

From Greek 'pharynx', meaning 'throat'.

Example

The pharynx is involved in the passage of food from the mouth to the esophagus.

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